BIN 554522
ERSTE BANK HUNGARY ZRT. • HUNGARY • MASTERCARD
About BIN 554522
BIN 554522 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by ERSTE BANK HUNGARY ZRT. in HUNGARY (HU). The default settlement currency for this card is Unknown. This is not a prepaid card — it is linked to a standard bank account or credit facility. Card numbers beginning with this BIN pass the Luhn algorithm validation, confirming they are structurally valid card numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIN 554522?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 554522 identifies ERSTE BANK HUNGARY ZRT. as the issuing institution for cards carrying this prefix. These digits tell payment processors which bank issued the card before the full transaction is initiated.
Which bank issued BIN 554522?
BIN 554522 was issued by ERSTE BANK HUNGARY ZRT., a financial institution operating in HUNGARY. You may reach them by phone at +3612980222. Their official website is http://www.erstebank.hu.
In which country is BIN 554522 registered?
BIN 554522 is registered in HUNGARY (country code: HU). The issuing bank, ERSTE BANK HUNGARY ZRT., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in HUNGARY. Transactions on these cards typically involve HUNGARY-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 554522 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 554522 belongs to the debit card category. This is not a prepaid card, so it is linked to a standard bank account or approved credit facility.
What payment network does BIN 554522 use?
BIN 554522 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the STANDARD card scheme. This means all transactions made with cards carrying this BIN are routed and processed through MASTERCARD's global payment infrastructure.
What currency is associated with BIN 554522?
The primary currency associated with BIN 554522 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in HUNGARY. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 554522 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 554522 pass the Luhn algorithm. The Luhn algorithm is a standard checksum formula used by payment systems to detect miskeyed or structurally invalid card numbers. A passing result confirms the number range is mathematically valid.
